Toronto Blue Jays OF Jose Bautista (back) was scratched from the starting lineup Wednesday, March 22, because of a stiff lower back. Bautista said he feels great and his removal from the lineup was a precaution.

Free-agent OF Jose Bautista (Blue Jays) agreed to a one-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays worth $18 million. The deal includes a $17 million mutual option for 2018 and a $20 million vesting option in 2019.